Maintenance technician

Our client is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician, ideally electrically bias or multiskilled, working 12 hour continental shift pattern including day and night shifts/365. Salary: CGBP50,000 pa + overtime Location: Kent/SE London Border Hours: continuous 12 hour day/night shift including weekends, ave 40 hours pw Benefits: overtime paid after 12 hours worked ndash; time and half and double time depending on hours worked 25 days leave + 8 BH Health care, free parking, subsidised canteen and more Maintenance Technician Responsibilities * To carry out planned, preventative and predictive maintenance on all types of equipment, machinery and processes operated across the site. * To carry out fault-finding and repair on equipment to minimise plant downtime and optimise efficiency. * To conduct routine checks and monitoring of equipment. * To undertake electrical, instrumentation, automation control and calibration as appropriate. * To perform electrical isolations as part of the Co rsquo;s Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) safe system of work. * Use the Maximo work order system for creation and completion of work orders. * To ensure that at all times tools, equipment and your working area is fit for purpose. * To work as part of the shift team to ensure safe and efficient operation of the plant. * Establish and maintain good housekeeping standards in all areas of influence and observe good manufacturing practice (GMP) standards. Maintenance Technician Profile * A multi-skilled engineering technician with experience in electrical, mechanical and control disciplines. * At least 5 years rsquo; experience working in an industrial/process environment. * Proven experience working with electrical distribution apparatus. * A good knowledge and understanding of safe working practices. * PLC experience is desirable. * A recognised electrically biased qualification at HNC or equivalent demonstrable experience. * High voltage and/or hazardous area work experience would be an advantage